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Former No. 2 draft pick, Zach Wilson, traded to Denver

By Sam Foster
April 22, 2024 12:00 AM
The second overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft's time with the Jets has come to an end. After three rocky years playing in New York, Zach Wilson has been traded to the Denver Broncos for a sixth-round pick in this year's NFL draft.
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Tyler Allgeier drafted by Atlanta Falcons in 5th round

By Jackson Payne
April 30, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU running back Tyler Allgeier was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the NFL draft Saturday in Las Vegas, selected with the 151st overall pick in the draft.
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Path To The Draft: Tyler Allgeier

By Anna Brower
April 29, 2022 12:00 AM
Path to the draft is our five-part series detailing BYU’s latest group of NFL prospects hoping to hear their name called at this weekend’s upcoming draft. Here we conclude with Tyler Allgeier, the former walk-on turned X-factor running back who rewrote BYU's record books as one of the greatest underdog stories in program history.
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Path to the draft: Neil Pau'u

By Anna Brower
April 26, 2022 12:00 AM
Path to the draft is our five-part series detailing BYU’s latest group of NFL prospects hoping to hear their name called at this weekend’s upcoming draft. Here we look at Neil Pau'u, the senior wide receiver who became a consistent staple in BYU's passing attack as a favorite target of quarterback Jaren Hall.
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BYU running back Tyler Allgeier declares for NFL draft

By Jackson Payne
December 28, 2021 12:00 AM
In a highly-anticipated announcement Tuesday morning, BYU running back Tyler Allgeier stated his intention to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft and end his illustrious Cougar career.
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BYU Football ties program record with five players taken in NFL Draft

By Caleb Turner
May 02, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU Football had four players taken after Zach Wilson in the latter rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft to bring this year's total to five, the most since 2002 and tied for the most through seven rounds in program history.
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Zach Wilson goes to New York Jets as highest NFL draft pick in BYU Football history

By Caleb Turner
April 30, 2021 12:00 AM
Quarterback Zach Wilson became the highest-drafted player in BYU Football history after the New York Jets took him with the No. 2 overall pick on the first night of the NFL Draft on Thursday.
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Mural of BYU quarterback Zach Wilson going up in Provo ahead of NFL Draft

By Caleb Turner
April 23, 2021 12:00 AM
Bose headphones is sponsoring a mural of BYU quarterback Zach Wilson on Center Street in Provo ahead of the NFL Draft on April 29, when Wilson is projected to go second overall to the New York Jets.
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Chandon Herring: A 'Viking' on his way to the NFL

By Isabelle Zyhailo
March 24, 2021 12:00 AM
The morning air is crisp and cool, No. 77, 'The Freak,' walks out onto the field at LaVell Edwards Stadium and smells the freshly-cut grass. It is game day at BYU and he is hungry for some pancakes.
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Cougars in the pros: Takitaki and Hill advance in NFL playoffs

By Jeff Salcedo
January 12, 2021 12:00 AM
Both former Cougars in action during the NFL wildcard weekend won and advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs. Follow along with 'Cougars in the pros' during the remainder of the postseason to see if a BYU alumnus will hoist the Lombardi trophy.
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Zach Wilson and other Cougars declare for 2021 NFL Draft

By Caleb Turner
January 01, 2021 12:00 AM
Several of the top players from this year's nationally-ranked BYU football team announced plans this week to enter the 2021 NFL Draft, including quarterback Zach Wilson, wide receiver Dax Milne, offensive lineman Brady Christensen and defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga.
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Athletic Director Tom Holmoe's journey as a BYU Cougar

December 02, 2019 12:00 AM
Tom Holmoe has spent 40% of his life at BYU. For 24 years, Holmoe has studied or worked on the BYU campus with five years as a student athlete, two as a graduate assistant, two as director of athletic development and 15 as athletic director.
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Draft hopeful Khyris Tonga talks off-season improvements, decommitting from Utah

By Aaron Fitzner
August 21, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU football defensive lineman Khyris Tonga has NFL Draft aspirations heading into the 2019 season. There is plenty of hype surrounding the junior, and his improvements since last season have only added to it.
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BYU football: From Pro Day to NFL Draft

May 01, 2018 12:00 AM
The NFL draft this weekend in Arlington, Texas, brought closure and new opportunities to several BYU football alumni.
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Nine former BYU players heading to NFL

April 30, 2017 12:00 AM
Jamaal Williams jukes defenders during carry. (Bryan Pearson)
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Eli Herring: The man who said 'no' to the NFL

May 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Eli Herring with his wife, Jennifer, and their seven children. Herring decided not to play professional football to honor the Sabbath. (Eli Herring)
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Kaufusi set to make immediate impact for Ravens

May 02, 2016 12:00 AM
Bronson Kaufusi celebrates during the Cougars' 2015 victory over Fresno State. Kaufusi might make an instant impact for the Ravens. (Ari Davis)
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What the last 10 NFL drafts suggest about BYU, Utah and Utah State

May 06, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU linebacker Kyle Van Noy celebrates a tackle against Utah in 2012. Van Noy was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. (Universe photo)
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